News - The Durango Herald

Flooding by the numbers: 9.5 inches of rain, 84 tons of sand, and 250 pizzas and sandwiches

Storm totals include more than rainfall and river flows

DATE: Oct 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet talks cutting red tape, child care gap in La Plata County

Durango a ‘microcosm’ reflecting issues across the nation

DATE: Oct 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Husband and wife team take to sky at Animas Valley Hot Air Balloon Rally

Event runs through Sunday, with dozens of pilots taking part

DATE: Oct 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Finalists named for Archuleta County, 6th Judicial District judge seats

Governor, chief justice have 15 days to make appointments

DATE: Oct 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. News & World Report ranks Fort Lewis College No. 17 among best regional colleges

School also dubbed No. 6 in Top Public Schools, Best Colleges for Veterans

DATE: Oct 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

How the Vallecito event compares to the devastating flood of 1911

‘It's good to see the extremes,’ meteorologist says

DATE: Oct 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado residents affected by floods eligible for housing, tax assistance

State and private entities offering aid while community recovers

DATE: Oct 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango train will resume trips to Silverton

Flooding damaged sections of track north of Needleton

DATE: Oct 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Yellow Carrot to close after 17 years in Durango

Owner plans national hospitality brand in ‘new cities’

DATE: Oct 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango to bring animal control in-house to address off-leash dogs, bear encounters

City cites slow response, cost concerns with Humane Society contract

DATE: Oct 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

It takes a village: Flood cleanup begins at Vallecito

Residents return home after record floods, begin recovery

DATE: Oct 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former La Plata commissioner welcomed as interim Dolores attorney

Julie Westendorff enters the role temporarily as town attorney after Jon Kelly steps aside

DATE: Oct 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News